Transportation

Victoria slashes speed limits from 50 km/h to 30 km/h in all neighbourhoods

So far in 2023, at least 30 pedestrians and cyclists have been hit by cars.
BC Transit Movember

New rapid bus service between West Shore and downtown Victoria launches in April

Its goal is to be faster than a personal vehicle.

Here’s why there’s a barge chilling on Willows Beach right now (VIDEO)

Sorry Oak Bay, no ‘Barge Chilling Park’ for you.

Construction on Sooke Potholes gateway entrance to begin before warm weather arrives

More parking stalls, bathrooms and more!

City councillor puts wheels in motion to bring bike-sharing back to Victoria

Scooters would also be great!

Saanich to shut down stretch of Cordova Bay Road for nearly two weeks this...

And so construction season begins.

Saanich will be slashing speed limits throughout the municipality this spring

Including a reduction to 30 km/h near Uptown.

BC Transit launching pilot project to accept debit or credit cards on buses

The hope is that it’s fully implemented by this spring.

There’s an app for that: BC Ferries launches new app to manage bookings

Just in time for spring break vacations!
Rapid Transit

BC Transit brings back the classics through Spotify playlists

They recently released a list for International Women's Day.

Vote to help tragically paralyzed Saanich girl win free specialized bicycle

She was struck by a vehicle at 11-years-old.

Witnesses and footage sought after Esquimalt road rage incident left motorist terrified

The two cars drove bumper-to-bumper for 2.5 horrifying kilometres.

Starlight Stadium expansion to cause traffic disruptions as crews relocate hydro pole

Expect delays along Langford Parkway for all of March.

Police and ICBC are cracking down on distracted driving with more severe penalties

10 Vancouver Islanders die every year due to distracted driving.

Impaired driver destroys Camaro after rolling vehicle several times in Langford

Miraculously, no one suffered serious injury.

‘Overboard’: BC Ferries crew swoops in to save the day for one lucky sailor

She had gone overboard on her own vessel.

Nanaimo woman suffers serious injuries after being struck by car

The driver remained at the scene.

Here’s why protesters are bringing a procession of puppets to downtown Victoria this weekend

Puppets, performers and protest, oh my!

Traffic snarled following truck rollover on McKenzie interchange Thursday afternoon

No serious injuries have been reported.

12 Vancouver Island road condition webcams to keep an eye on this week (PHOTOS)

The images auto update every 15 minutes.

CRD releases public letter supporting the restoration of Vancouver Island Rail Corridor

They believe the 295 km rail corridor is required in the near future.

New rapid bus service connecting West Shore to downtown coming this spring

It’ll replace the 50 bus route.

HMCS Edmonton departs Esquimalt on mission to disrupt drug trafficking

We wish them Fair Winds and Following Seas.

‘We are about to lose this opportunity’: Island Corridor Foundation fights to renew the...

The service could provide transport from Nanaimo to Victoria. 🛤🚂

Dis-gusting: BC Ferries announces possible sailing cancellations ahead of wind storm

Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay sailings may be affected.

Cyclist has long road to recovery after being struck by vehicle in downtown Victoria

VicPD are still investigating the incident.

Port Alberni-based aircraft crashes in Australia while battling wildfire

The two onboard were not seriously hurt.

Saanich gas leak closes section of Quadra Street and prompts evacuation of nearby buildings...

Cloverdale Elementary School was also evacuated.

West Shore RCMP reveal details of Sunday’s serious collision on HWY 1 near Leigh...

One vehicle was going nearly 200 km/h.

Confirmed gas leak closes roads in Fernwood as crews respond

Several BC Transit bus routes are being impacted.

Blanshard Street delays ahead as crews work on underground infrastructure

Between Caledonia Avenue and Fort Street.

This new Canadian airline is offering round-trip flights starting at $1

Plus fees, of course.

ICBC president and CEO departs position to take over same role at BC Ferries

He was with ICBC for nearly two decades.

Portion of Goldstream Avenue in Langford to close for a month; here’s what you...

The entire project could take a year to complete.

Nanaimo ranks among top 10 cheapest cities in Canada for car insurance

They pay almost half what a Calgarian would. 🚗

Two-vehicle crash snarls Wednesday morning traffic on Pat Bay Hwy

One truck T-boned another truck.
Bike Lanes Victoria

Construction begins on ambitious roadway makeover in James Bay

And there will be a berry garden!

Here’s the backstory on the bizarre crash that closed the Malahat last week (PHOTOS)

One vehicle ended up on the roof of another.

Here’s why there is a massive container ship docked at Victoria’s breakwater

The 300 metre long ship has been there since January 1st. ⚓
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5-year-old Courtenay boy expected to recover after being struck by vehicle

The driver remained on scene and cooperated with officers.

Vancouver Island’s only bus service to Tofino is cancelling service until May

It hasn’t been profitable since the pandemic.